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Facilities Manager
Role - Facilities Manager
Location- Home based with site travel to portfolio of sites in South East, Liverpool and Hull. We can be flexible on locations and restructure the portfolio for the right person.
Salary- £45k
Your role as a Facilities Manager:
Reporting to the Head of Facilities (HOF), the Facilities Manager will play an important and responsible role within the charity, responsible for a defined portfolio of sites to function effectively by ensuring that all aspects of the Facilities Operational Activities are synchronized effectively under the direction of the Head of Facilities.
You will look after a portfolio of sites South East, Liverpool, Hull and potentially some properties in the Midlands. - We can be flexible on locations and restructure the portfolio for the right person.
In this role, you will be expected to oversee the maintenance and operation of buildings and other infrastructures within the portfolio to ensure all facilities are functioning optimally and safely. Duties include managing maintenance, negotiating with suppliers and contractors, managing building renovations and office moves. Also responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety regulations
This is a busy and demanding role that requires an individual with both customer service and practical skills, and a positive attitude. You need to be proactive and organised and show initiative when faced with difficult situations.
Your duties and responsibilities as a Facilities Manager:
- Contract Management of property maintenance contract providers
- Managing repairs and monitoring systems performance
- Overseeing and supervising the maintenance staff and subcontractors
- Ensuring compliance with security and safety regulations
- Managing renovations, refurbishments and office moves
- Providing advice on energy efficiency
- Coordinating the implementation of new building projects with the Head of Facilities
- Support the Risk, Safety and Compliance Manager in coordinating reviews, internal audits and ensuring that any corrective works are undertaken in a timely manner
- In conjunction with HOF manage budgets and accounts, taking equipment and asset audits.
Specific Requirements
- To attend Facilities meetings and other relevant meetings/events
- To ensure compliance is maintained to the highest standard at all times
- Ensure departmental compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities
- Comply with safeguarding/prevent agendas
- Work with colleagues to achieve effective performance management, including regular performance reporting and monthly reviews
- To manage complaints relevant to the function
- To co-ordinate the submission of bids and tenders relevant to the role
- To meet with Direct Reports on a regular basis
- To carry out QLMs and other supervisions of Direct Reports
- To uphold the organisation's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion by actively demonstrating these in all areas of work and interactions with others
- To uphold the Organisations commitment to the safety of our staff, volunteers, and clients through the promotion of Health & Safety at Work
- To represent the company at meetings including strategic, advisory, planning and implementation including multi-agency forums and partnership team meetings;
- To attend meetings on behalf of the HOF as and when required
- Any other duty / responsibility commensurate with the role and salary.
To be successful in your role, you should have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience as a multi-site Facilities Manager.
- Project Management Experience
- Experience of management and delivery of contract performance targets
- Experience of leading operational teams
- Excellent commercial acumen
- Experience of managing conflicting expectations of the client and consumer within one business area
- Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Jade Whitmore on /
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